The Huron Cancer Care Center is a state-of-the-art treatment facility staffed by board certified oncologists, oncology certified nurses, an oncology pharmacist, social worker, dietician, and other specialized support personnel. Our goal is to provide you with the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment in a prompt, compassionate, and professional manner.
Support Group
The Cancer Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Huron Hospital's Cancer Center. This support group is open to those with cancer and their families. For more information about cancer services at Huron Hospital, call (216) 761-3502.
Scheduling an Appointment
Please schedule return appointments after your exam or treatment. If you must phone for an appointment, call 216-761-3502 between 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. While we try to comply with all reasonable requests for urgent visits, appointments are necessary.
Clinical Studies
Due to the enormous progress in cancer research, there are now a variety of cancer research protocols that may be an option for you. National studies through the National Cancer Institute provide you with the most advanced and promising cancer treatments. Ask your oncologists to tell you about all your treatment possibilities, as well as clinical trials that are being conducted for your type of cancer.
Chemotherapy
During the time you are receiving your chemotherapy you will have blood drawn before each treatment. Before you can begin your treatment, you will have to wait for lab results and for your medicine to be prepared. Time varies depending on the activity of the unit. We suggest you bring reading material or feel free to use our activity carts. Our staff excels in education and teaching, so feel free to ask any questions or express any concerns you may have.
Test Results
The staff at the Huron Cancer Care Center realizes that you may be anxious about your test results. We have therefore designated a special time each day for you to call. Please call between 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m., Monday through Friday for your results. If your results require further explanation, you may be requested to speak with your physician either on the phone or in person.
Billing Concerns
Many insurance companies require precertification before exams, tests and treatments. You need to make us aware of any precertification requirements by your insurance company.
During the course of your treatment you will be receiving bills from the hospital as well as your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns about your hospital bill you can call our Health System Business Office at 216-636-8500.
Emotional Support
The knowledge that you or a loved one has a diagnosis of cancer often causes emotional stress. Our oncology staff provides ongoing support in the Huron Cancer Care Center. It includes:
- Sharing Together – a monthly support group for patients and families.
- If you are interested in attending, please ask your oncology nurse for details at 216-761-3502.
- In addition, group support meetings are available throughout the Cleveland Clinic Health System.
- Staying In Touch/Woman to Woman – a monthly meeting for women with breast cancer. Meets at Hillcrest
- Man Talk - a monthly meeting for men with prostate cancer. Meets at Hillcrest
While you are on treatment it is important to know when to call your doctor. For any of the following symptoms you should notify your doctor or oncology nurse as soon as possible.
- Fever above 100 F° or 38° C
- Shaking chills
- Shortness of breath
- Any persistent bleeding (nose bleed, blood in your urine or bowel movement etc.)
- Pain that is not controlled by your pain medicine
- Sore throat, difficulty swallowing or white patches in your mouth
- Nausea/vomiting lasting longer than 24 hours or not controlled by your nausea medicine
- Diarrhea or constipation lasting more than 48 hours
- Any concerns or questions which you feel are urgent
Click here to download the Cancer Care Center brochure.
For information about cancer services at Huron Hospital, call 216-761-3502.